JUST IN: CDC Announces Fully Vaccinated People are Cleared to Travel
More than one in five adults in the United States is now fully vaccinated, CDC director Rochelle Walensky said at a briefing. However, the CDC had not made any move to review its guidance that discouraged all non-essential trips.

Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine shows strong effectiveness after six months
Results also are expected soon from a study of Moderna's vaccine in 12- to 17-year-olds. The vaccine supplies will be produced at Aspen Biopharama plant in South Africa .

Auto rams into barricade outside US Capitol, killing police officer
The official could not discuss an ongoing investigation publicly and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity. The White House released a statement from President Joe Biden addressing the attack on the United States Capitol on Friday .

Fully vaccinated Americans can resume travel, updated CDC guidance states
It is expected that the US will surpass 100 million people who have received at least one dose of vaccine Friday. The new advice comes after months of the CDC urging all Americans to avoid any kind of non-essential travel.

Fully vaccinated Americans can travel again, says new U.S. CDC guidance
The agency cited "recent studies" of real-world evidence proving vaccines work outside of a clinical trial environment . Unvaccinated travelers should still get tested 1-3 days before domestic travel and again 3-5 days after travel.

US Capitol on lockdown after report of gunfire nearby
Video posted online showed a dark-coloured sedan crashed against a vehicle barrier and a police dog inspecting the vehicle. The danger on Friday was limited as Congress was in recess and relatively few people were in the building.

CDC: Fully vaccinated Americans cleared to travel without tests or quarantine periods
These are recommendations and millions of travelers have flown in the last several weeks, according to the TSA. However, the CDC had not made any move to review its guidance that discouraged all non-essential trips.

US Capitol on lockdown, two dead after auto rams into cops
Capitol Police said someone "rammed a vehicle into two USCP officers" and a suspect was taken into custody, but had since died. Capitol complex was placed on lockdown after the shooting and staff were told they could not enter or exit buildings.

Ford declares province-wide 'emergency brake' due to COVID-19
Big box stores are limited to 25 per cent capacity and while businesses like grocery stores are limited to 50 per cent capacity. Adalsteinn Brown, co-chair of Ontario's COVID-19 science advisory table, are scheduled to begin the briefing at 10 a.m.

Cops: Suspect Locked Gates Before Mass Shooting
Police had earlier said it was unclear whether his injury was self-inflicted. "I don't know what condition they were in", he said. Police have not identified the victims and still need to notify families and loved ones before their names are made public.

At least 34 killed as train derails in Taiwan
CNN reports that the eight-car train was headed to Taitung when it came off the rails in a tunnel just north of Hualien. Taiwan's state-owned railways are generally reliable and efficient, but have had a patchy safety record over the years.

'Missing link' in Brisbane's original COVID-19 cluster found
Most cases are now in Brisbane or regional hospitals, including on the Gold Coast, at Toowoomba, and Bundaberg. It prompted Bluesfest to be cancelled just 24 hours before the first act was due to perform.

Vaccinated people can resume travel at 'low risk', U.S. CDC says
A person is considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving the last recommended dose of vaccine, the CDC said. They do not need to quarantine after returning to the United States unless required to do so by local ordinances.

48 dead after train derails in Taiwan
Volunteer rescue workers from the Tzu Chi Buddhist Foundation said children were among the dozens who escaped the train cars. Other Taiwan media said numerous people were standing at the time of the collision because the train was so crowded.

At least 36 killed after train derails in Taiwan
During the festival, people return to ancestral villages to tidy up the tombs of their relatives and make offerings. The accident occurred at the start of a long weekend for the traditional Tomb Sweeping Day.